Ram 5500 5th wheel hauler

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

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[@k-mparker]

Niiice comprehensive overview of the truck and coach setup, maintenance, and performance!!! Gooood stuff Dave!!! We have a 1 ton dooly Rammer that tows our 48ft fifth wheel and we are just under the specs for the trucks capacity. 👍😃🍻

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks Mike. What 5th wheel do you have?

[@k-mparker]

We have a Luxe 47FB toy hauler.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Oh yes, very nice ​@@k-mparker

[@briandonald]

Nice setup!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks Brian.

[@mattwills8630]

Hi Dave I like your rig

[@bobatwood1384]

Awesome Truck ! I started with a Bighorn 1500 then a 2500 soon to be a 3500 when we upgrade to a fifth from our current travel trailer. Safe Travels

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thank you and I bet you will love the 3500 once to move to the 5th wheel. Keep us posted.

[@nathanurick8320]

Just a dream rig, I can’t imagine anything better.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks, it has been a great rig for us.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

I wish ram would put air brakes on the. Trucks. I retired from working on big rigs .on my 2021 3500 single rear wheel I installed air bags and put a self leveling value on the middle of the rear axle like the semi's have. So far so good. Good luck on your journey and be safe out there. Denis from Santa Rosa CA

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

That self-leveling project must have been tricky, it would have been for me. I know I love that feature on our truck. And thanks Denis, you have a great weekend as well.

[@dakotacannady6260]

Absolutely love how you talk. Makes it extremely easy to understand. That is a absolute beautiful setup.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thank you very much on both comments!!

[@gwolf7716]

Excellent setup!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks, it sure works for us.

[@gwolf7716]

@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 do you think a 4.10 gear ratio would serve you as well? I’m assuming your truck is a 4x4. My 3500 SRW with a 3.something is a darn good dump trailer hauler as is.

[@almabranch2401]

Awesome video, just took delivery of my 5500 Laramie leaving to oskaloosa tomorrow to have kelderman put a full air ride system on my truck Thanks for all your help love your channel

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Congrats!!! You are going to love it I'm sure.

[@almabranch2401]

@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 yep I’m excited my setup is a little different I’m doing a triple slide camper and pulling a Ranger bass boat

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Very nice!!

[@jeffreyclark2839]

Man that is a beautiful tow rig and coach set up!!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thank you for that. We sure take pride in it.

[@buddyrd]

Between the rv and tow vehicle, I think you two nailed it. Keep up the great content!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks, we really enjoy the choices we have made.

[@277kne]

Dave I subscribed today September 26,2023. The first video I saw was on the Pedego ebikes. It was on my feed. I could have commented on there. I have a Pedego and I should comment on that video. Like your truck.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Hey great, glad to hear you will be tagging along with us. And hope you are enjoying your Pedego as much as we enjoyed ours.

[@277kne]

@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 I made a comment for you in the Pedego video.

[@johnsanford4569]

Sounds like you got a reliable truck. Thanks for sharing.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

It seems to be so far and we hope it continues to be. I think it's a perfect combination for us. Thanks for stopping in!!

[@VlogGoals]

Hi! This is one of the best videos I have seen today. Have a super day ahead!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks for that and thanks for watching and the comment!

[@jaredsmith8827]

Love the videos!

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thank you!!

[@martinshankle4811]

I’m jealous, wish mine had tow bed. (2018 3500 drw 6.7 Cummins) Couple of questions, 1. Where did you wire in the camera to get the turn signals? 2. Have you ever had an oil pressure sensor go bad, and leak oil? I’ve had 6 total go out, all while towing in 100* temps. Only thing I’ve changed is an oil filter relocation kit. Love your videos

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Well thanks!! I had the cameras wired by New Horizons RV when we picked up the 5th wheel so I can't help you much there I'm afraid. And so far I have not had any issues with oil sensors or oil leaks at all. In fact the truck has pretty much been flawless. Thanks for watching and the comment for sure. Have a great weekend.

[@genehart261]

This is such good stuff! So much overworked stuff going down the road that it's not funny, downright dangerous. 4.88 is a great gear choice, so much less twisting force on the driveline. The Cummins/Aisin combination is the best, period and yes I know that brand "F" has a ten speed auto. 8.3 mpg with a rig this size is outstanding, engine pulling in the "sweet spot".

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks Gene. It always amazes me that a conversation pops up and people start talking weights and the number of people that have no idea what any wheel position weighs not along the rear axle weight or gross combined. I guess ignorance is bliss comes into play.

[@RVAmerica]

Good video and good points! We love your set-up! Danny and Lynn

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks guys!!

[@SaltyVetAdventures]

Looking good! Thanks for the great video and stay safe out there on the road.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thank you!!! Will do.

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Nice truck 👍 not bad mpg for pulling a trailer

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks, I'm not unhappy with the MPG's at all. We always want more but I'm realistic. I'm betting that we will be at 8.5 when we roll into Arizona this winter. We will see LOL!!

[@timalmich1964]

I really like your dodge. I am a dodge guy. I would like to see a video on arrival day and depart day the things that you do. Thanks for the video Dave.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

OK Tim I will work on that. If I can get Diane to hold a camera for me it would make it easy but she shy's away so it would probably be pretty cut up with me moving the camera all of the time LOL!!

[@waldozara69c56]

or empty/dry weight of trailer

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

21,588 lbs dry with a 27,000 weight rating.

[@chasememmott2722]

I’ve owned three rams with the same Aisin maintenance intervals are 30,000 and change filters every other drain. I know the first one is not at 120,000 just for a heads up .

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks, I will need to go relook at that.

[@1hasbeen531]

Correct, fluid drop every 30K, and filter every 60K. Get the Mobil 3309 fluid from Speedway Motors for a fraction of what Mopar gets.

[@chasememmott2722]

That’s exactly what I used!

[@stephenpolos1689]

Good video 😀 I'm a gm guy heard dodge transmission are weak under heavy use 🤔I have duramax and Allison transmission 2021 3500 haven't yet but the torque converter just when you put it in gear it's works great so far I'm to a bigger fifth wheel so bigger truck not a dodge person so ether hdt or 5500 chevy put bed on it 2023 first year that truck 😃

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Well I did have a "DODGE" back in my younger years that had a tranny crap out and I swore off "DODGE" and became a Ford guy. BUt when comparing trucks for this rig I found the Aisin upgrade and that has been a good upgrade. We had the Allison in 2 different Class A motorhomes and had no issues.

[@1hasbeen531]

The Aisin is not weak. It weighs quite a bit more than the Allison 1000 did. Have not seen what the current "Allison branded" GM trans weighs, but probably less than the 1000 did.

[@nathanurick8320]

Ok Mr Dave I know I’m a little late but I have a question about your auxiliary tank. Did you add it just so you didn’t have to stop to re-fuel as often? All that fuel adds a lot of weight so do you think it’s worth it. I pull a solitude with a ram 3500 and I want to add a tank before I head to Florida this year.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Yup, just for the added fuel range. It is so nice to fuel up and know I don't have to worry about fuel for a lot of miles. Plus I can pick and choose a bit with prices. I personally would not be without it with the setup we have traveling the country like we do.

[@jayrhough1912]

Do you ever get up into Minnesota or Wisconsin?

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Not often but we have been in both states. We have done Oshkosh and visited Lambeau field and House on the Rock and of course had cheese in Wisconsin LOL.

[@jayrhough1912]

@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 The House on the Rock is fantastic.👍🏼👍🏼

[@kccamp154]

Our last 4 trucks have been rams, we love them. Had no problems with them 😁 did you guys stop in Virginia?

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

We stopped in Mount Jackson and Natural Bridge on our way down.

[@kccamp154]

Oh my gosh, you were about 15 minutes from me!! 😁 natural bridge is pretty but right over the mountain was Luray caverns 😁 sorry I missed you passing through

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

@@kccamp154 oh man!!! We did Luray 8 years when we came through with the motorhome and loved it. But dang to bad we weren't able to get together. You live in a nice area.

[@garyjones5093]

Just curious, if you’re a Ford guy, what made you decide to buy the Ram?

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

2 reasons, the last Ford I had which I bought new I felt the fit and trim had gone downhill. BUT for this application the real deciding factor was that after research I felt the Ram Exhaust brake system was superior to Fords and our current 5th wheel is very heavy and we travel a good amount of mountain passes.

[@garyjones5093]

@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 . Thanks for responding.

[@1hasbeen531]

I see that collar is a Kelderman thing. Besides Loctite, have you contacted Kelderman to see if they have a hardware upgrade?

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

I have not contacted them but I have been planning to take it to an authorized dealer and have them give it a once through just to make sure everything is 100%. I plan to do that with our hitch as well, can't be to overcautious in my book.

[@rodneynantz-ie7ke]

May I ask what is the length of your cab an chassis an is it 4 wheel dr. Thank you

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Ours is considered the 60" and yes it's 4x4.

[@eastcoastfarmer3956]

hey man what size 19.5 you running on the 5500 Great vid!!

[@buddymahler113]

Where did you get the holder that you use for your backup cam (the mount inside the truck)?

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thats a Ram Mount that I picked up from Amazon. I do have that listed on our Amazon store under the RV related category in case you care to take a peek. The link to our Amazon store is in the disc. below the video. And thanks for watching.

[@peteengard9966]

Thank you. Do you need a CDL license for that rig?

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

The truck itself does not require a CDL, I always recommend that people check with their local DMV for any further details.

[@danclapper626]

If you run a business then yes.

[@mydoggonervlife2580]

One cool truck! Unless I lose my mind and buy a Pete 389, a Ford F550/Ram5500 will be next! Keep the informative content coming.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Thanks,, so that Pete is not out of the question because I know you are right on the edge of losing your mind LOL!!

[@orenco28]

Excúsame me Sir, do you have to pay for commercial insurance your truck? My car insurance won’t insure a Ram 5500 because of the weight of the truck.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

No I don't because I have a RV attached to my insurance policy which makes it a personal use rig in the eyes of the insurance company.

[@chasememmott2722]

What camera system do you recommend for the fifth wheel? Thank chase.

[@scz718645]

What engine oil do you run?

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

synthetic

[@waldozara69c56]

what's the dry weight of ur trailer sir

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

21,588 dry with a 27,000 weight rating. Thanks for the question.

[@ToddStull]

How's your gps work for you? Does it program to keep you away from low bridges? I haven't been too happy with google maps lately... they like to take you off route or back roads a lot and seems excessive.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Only one time in the number of years has it caused me reason to pause and that was this year in New York nut otherwise it has done a great job. We had a Magellan at one time that constantly led us in poor routs.

[@georgefinn56]

Would you recommended a 4x2 or 4x4?

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

I would imagine you would get a different answer from different people but I have always been a fan of having a 4x4. You hyst never know when you might need that little extra.

[@kaydendressler4469]

I will be honest this is the most overkill insane situation of ever seen. hey ram 3500 is more than capable of doing that job and with all the random technology you have in your truck is so overkill no hotshot guy uses any of that. I’m actually a hotshot guy and I use a 2500 ram and I tow roughly 22,000 pounds with a gooseneck trailer and I have plenty power and plenty breaking and everything is just fine. I also know many people that tow trailer is way bigger like my grandpa toes a 53 foot enclosed trailer with a single rear wheel 3500 and it is way powerful enough to tell that he’s never had any problems and 5500 is so overkill it’s insane

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

I'm happy what you have is working for you, I really am. BUT, I am also OK with over kill if what we have is over kill lol. As long as everyone is happy and safe with their rigs life is good right.

[@wetspotswimwear1199]

Pretty good mileage per gallon.

[@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707]

Not to bad with that much weight and the gearing I think. Thanks for stopping in.